The American Chemistry Council and Sierra Club Team Up to Oppose Gas Exports
Posted on Mar 9, 2012 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on The American Chemistry Council and Sierra Club Team Up to Oppose Gas Exports
The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that the American Chemistry Council and the Sierra Club each have voiced opposition to increased U.S. gas exports, citing negative effects on the domestic economy and the environment. The article quoted Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune as stating “We don’t often have joint Christmas parties with these folks, but on this...
Analysis: Japan’s Effort to Import U.S. LNG Faces Obstacles
Posted on Mar 8, 2012 in LNG Exports, Trade Restrictions | Comments Off on Analysis: Japan’s Effort to Import U.S. LNG Faces Obstacles
An analysis carried in The Wall Street Journal argues that there are several obstacles that could prevent Japan from becoming a major importer of U.S. natural gas as LNG, including U.S. domestic law, competition with countries with which the United States already has a free trade agreement, and the relatively small amount of U.S. natural gas that could be available for...
DOE Official Says LNG Export Study “Months” from Completion
Posted on Mar 8, 2012 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on DOE Official Says LNG Export Study “Months” from Completion
Daniel Poneman, deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), told CNBC.com that he expects the planned study of the likely impact of LNG exports on the U.S. economy is “months” away from...
Excelerate CEO Says Company Exploring U.S. LNG Export Project
Posted on Mar 8, 2012 in LNG Exports, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Excelerate CEO Says Company Exploring U.S. LNG Export Project
Excelerate Energy CEO Rob Bryngelson said yesterday that his company is considering installing a floating LNG liquefaction and export vessel in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. Platts LNG Daily provides coverage of his remarks and other statements at the CERAWeek conference in Houston. [Subscription...
Apache CEO Expects LNG Purchase Contract for Kitimat LNG This Year
Posted on Mar 7, 2012 in Canada & Mexico, LNG Exports, Markets and Competition | Comments Off on Apache CEO Expects LNG Purchase Contract for Kitimat LNG This Year
Speaking yesterday in Houston, Apache Corp. CEO G. Steven Farris said that he expects a major gas player in Asia will conclude an LNG purchase contract for supplies from the planned Kitimat LNG export facility this year. Fox Business provides additional...
FERC Approves Use of Pre-Filing Process for Jordan Cove LNG Liquefaction Project
Posted on Mar 7, 2012 in Federal Regulation, LNG Exports | Comments Off on FERC Approves Use of Pre-Filing Process for Jordan Cove LNG Liquefaction Project
FERC has approved Jordan Cove Energy Project, L.P.’s use of the Commission’s pre-filing process for the company’s planned LNG liquefaction and export project, noting that the company will file its application with FERC no later than October 2012. FERC also selected third-party contractor, Tetra Tech EC Inc., to work with Commission staff to evaluate the project....